In November 2024, the United States Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”) issued an informational resource regarding the discriminatory use of artificial intelligence. The resource emphasizes the importance of ensuring that all artificial intelligence software used in educational programs are transparent, equitable, and accountable to avoid discriminatory practices. In this … [Read more...] about Office of Civil Rights Weighs In On Discriminatory Use of Artifical Intelligence
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Employers’ Guide to EEOC’s New Workplace Harassment Guidance
On April 29, 2024, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published its updated guidance on workplace harassment, Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace. The EEOC’s guidance on legal standards and employer liability is intended to assist employers in creating respectful workplaces and help workers feel safe on the job. KingSpry’s Employment Law Chair, … [Read more...] about Employers’ Guide to EEOC’s New Workplace Harassment Guidance
Equality Act Aims to Amend the 1964 Civil Rights Act to Ban Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
On February 25, 2021, the House of Representatives passed the Equality Act with a final vote of 224-206. The Equality Act aims to amend the 1964 Civil Rights Act to include a ban on discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing, and other services, including public accommodations such as restaurants, retail stores, and stadiums. This act would be national, … [Read more...] about Equality Act Aims to Amend the 1964 Civil Rights Act to Ban Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
